PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Auburn, MA 01501

LMS-180 Linear Stage features linear encoder with sine/cosine output.
Available with travel ranges from 6 to 20 in., LMS-180 Linear Stage offers smooth motion with 15 nm resolution and repeatability down to 0.05 microns. Unit delivers 500 mm/sec maximum velocity when driven with SMC Hydra closed-loop motion controller. Equipped with ironless electromagnetic linear motor, unit’s recirculating ball bearings provide 250N load capacity. Product also comes with...
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A-62x PIglide Series Air Bearings eliminate breakaway stiction.
Suitable for inspection, metrology, calibration, and scanning applications, A-62x PIglide RM Rotary Air Bearing Stages are equipped with slotless torque motors and optical encoders. Delivering velocity of up to 2500 rpm with up to ±50nm motion errors and axial runout to ±50nm, units provide point-to-point indexing or constant velocity scanning. Offering tilt error of 0.3arc-sec, positioners...
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L-239 Linear Actuator is equipped with precision ground ball screws.
Featuring non-rotating tip and non-contact limit switches, L-239 Linear Actuator has 52 mm positioning range, 300 N of pushing force and 50mm/sec maximum velocity. Used in automation applications, unit’s non-rotating tip prevents wobble, torque and wear at the point of contact. 10-9 hPa versions are also available for vacuum applications.
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A-81x Motion Controllers come with ultra-low noise PWM drives.
Designed with closed loop servo control, motor drives and power supplies, A-81x Motion Controllers are equipped with sine/cosine output incremental encoders and BiSS-C protocol supported absolute encoders. Capable of controlling 1, 2 or 4-axis air bearing positioning stages, product uses air bearings for vibration-free motion. Units are housed in 19 in. rack mount design.
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E-872 Motor Driver can be controlled with TTL signals.
Suitable for opto-mechanical alignment, bio-medical instrumentation, photonics alignment automation, microscopy and micro-manipulation, E-872 Motor Driver delivers fast frequency response with 20kHz full step frequency. Offering smooth motion with nanometer resolution, unit is available with 256 micro steps version.
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SiP Alignment Engine is Lightwave Innovation Reviews Award Winner
PI’s automated high-speed alignment engine is honored with a 2017 Lightwave Innovation Reviews Award given for unique solutions in optical communications. March 2017, Auburn, MA – When alignment speed is critical and accuracy needs to be at the nanoscale, for projects from planar testing to packaging, PI has the award-winning solution. The FMPA Fast Multichannel Photonics Alignment system...
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E-754 Nano Positioning Controller features 20-bit analog command interface.
Used in nanopositioning, nano-automation, photonics, bio-nano-technology, microscopy and micro-manipulation applications, E-754 Nano Positioning Controller features USB, Ethernet, SPI and RS-232 interfaces. Unit provides ultra-fast servo with 50 kHz update rate and 22-bit resolution. Embedded with auto-calibration chip for quick start-up and interchangeability, controller comes with software for...
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L-402 Linear Positioning Stage comes with crossed roller bearings.
Used in micromanipulation, test systems, and opto-mechanical alignment automation applications, L-402 Linear Positioning Stage is equipped with direct drive stepper motor or a DC-servo/ gearhead and rotary encoder. Designed with 0.12µm resolution and 0.5µm repeatability, unit offers velocity to 5 mm/sec and has half inch travelling range. L-402 features 22.5 mm wide XY and XYZ stack...
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PI's SiP Alignment Engine is a 2017 Photonics Integrated Circuits Awards Finalist - Polls Open Now
PI’s automated high-speed alignment engine was selected as a PIC Awards finalist in the Advances in Manufacturing category. Winners will be announced at the PIC conference 07 - 08 Mar 2017, Brussels, Belgium. February 2017, Auburn, MA – When alignment speed is critical and accuracy needs to be at the nanoscale, for projects from planar testing to packaging, PI has the award-winning solution....
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Linear Positioning Stages and Motion Controllers come with linear encoders.
Suitable in optics inspection, metrology and interferometry, Linear Positioning Stages and Motion Controllers feature ironless 3-phase motors. Having 4 to 9 in. travel range, V-551 features encoder with 2 nm resolution. Available in 5 to 20 mm travel range, V-552 is equipped with V-52x series voice coil drive. Equipped with automatic detection of motor phase, C-891 motion controller can run on...
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